SUNY Potsdam Hosts Annual Art Auction to Benefit Arts Programming on Nov. 29
SUNY Potsdam's Department of Art Offers Annual Auction of Original Works Just in Time for Holiday Season
Potsdam, NY (11/20/2018) — SUNY Potsdam's Department of Art will host its annual Holiday Art Auction on Thursday, Nov. 29, in the Brainerd Hall Foyer. The preview of items begins at 4:30 p.m., with the auction kicking off at 5 p.m.
All are welcome to come and bid on beautiful original artworks by faculty, staff, students and alumni -- perfect for holiday gifts. Choose from paintings, prints, ceramics and jewelry.
All proceeds will go to art students to help defray the cost of supplies, projects and field trips. The Holiday Art Auction is sponsored by the Kappa Pi International Art Honor Society, Phi Kappa Phi and the SUNY Potsdam Student Art Association.
For more information, contact Professor Caroline Downing, at (315) 267-2251 or downincj@potsdam.edu.
SUNY Potsdam's Department of Art offers Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Fine Arts degree programs in art history, art education, studio art, fine arts and graphic design and new media. Graduates have gone on to pursue professions in the fine arts, art administration, art therapy, digital design, K-12 and university teaching, museum curation, audio/visual administration, publishing, gallery ownership, interior design, architecture, commercial printing, pattern making, photojournalism and studio ceramics. For more information, visit http://www.potsdam.edu/art.
About SUNY Potsdam:
Founded in 1816, The State University of New York at Potsdam is one of America's first 50 colleges -- and the oldest institution within SUNY. Now in its third century, SUNY Potsdam is distinguished by a legacy of pioneering programs and educational excellence. The College currently enrolls approximately 3,600 undergraduate and graduate students. Home to the world-renowned Crane School of Music, SUNY Potsdam is known for its challenging liberal arts and sciences core, distinction in teacher training and culture of creativity. To learn more, visit http://www.potsdam.edu.
###
Media Attachments
A selection of some of the items available at SUNY Potsdam’s annual Holiday Art Auction can be seen here, including original artworks and prints, ceramics and handmade jewelry.
SUNY Potsdam
Alexandra Jacobs Wilke, (315) 267-2918, news@potsdam.eduShare this Story
Recent News
- SUNY Potsdam to Honor David E. Fluhr with Honorary Doctorate
- SUNY Potsdam Class Develops Business Plans with German Students at Cologne University of Applied Sciences
- Crane Candlelight Concerts to be Broadcast on North Country Public Radio and Syndicated on PBS
- SUNY Potsdam Law Enforcement Training Institute Recognizes Fall Graduates
- SUNY Potsdam Joins FIRE-NET Network to Advance Wildfire Resilience and Environmental Justice in the Adirondacks
- Potsdam College Foundation Welcomes Joyce Yianoukos '71 & '76 of Colton, NY, as Newest Trustee
- Potsdam College Foundation Welcomes Richard J. Evans '73 of Clifton Park, NY, as Newest Trustee
- SUNY Potsdam Launches New Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education
- SUNY Potsdam Hosts Annual Holiday Art Auction to Benefit Arts Programming
- Crane Candlelight Concert Returns with World Premiere & Holiday Favorites